How do cache and cookies work?

Cookies are small files created by websites you visit. They store information like login credentials and preferences to enhance your browsing experience.
The cache temporarily stores parts of web pages, such as images and scripts, to improve loading times and reduce bandwidth usage.

General Steps to Clear Cache and Cookies

Follow these steps to clear your browser's cache and cookies:

Open your browser's settings. This is typically found under "History" or "Privacy & Security" menus.
Look for an option labeled "Clear browsing data" or "Clear cache."
Select the data types you want to delete. For clearing cache and cookies, choose "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files."
Choose a time range (e.g., last hour, last 24 hours, all time) and confirm the deletion.

To clear your cache in Google Chrome, check out their help article on how to clear your cache.

To clear cache and cookies in Google Chrome without deleting your browsing history:

Open Chrome and navigate to "Settings."
Go to "Privacy and Security" and select "Clear browsing data."
Uncheck the "Browsing history" box while keeping "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files" selected.
Confirm the action to clear only the cache and cookies.

After you clear cache and cookies:

Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again.
Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.

If you want to keep your browsing history intact while clearing cache and cookies, ensure that the "Browsing history" option is unchecked during the process.
Repeat the steps for each browser you use to ensure all cached data and cookies are cleared.

To clear your cache in Firefox, visit their support site and review their article on how to clear your cache.

After you clear cache and cookies:

Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again.
Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.

To clear your cache in Internet Explorer, visit their support site and review their article on how to clear your cache.

After you clear cache and cookies:

Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again.
Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.

To clear your cache in Safari, visit their support site and review their article on how to clear your cache.

After you clear cache and cookies:

Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again.
Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.